QtrendsReliance Jio announces India's biggest share sale at 10-year AGM
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio announced what could be India's largest share sale, coinciding with its 10-year anniversary AGM. The telecom giant has crossed 524 million users and jumped 320 places in WIPO's global innovation rankings. Analysts expect Jio to power stellar growth for Reliance Industries over FY26-28. The move highlights India's growing influence in global telecom and digital innovation.
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Reliance Jio to power stellar growth in Reliance Industries over FY26-28; here's how
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